KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Sport Olivia Grange has expressed satisfaction with the near-complete transformation of Water Square in Falmouth, where a statue of sprinting icon Usain Bolt is being mounted as part of a major renovation project.
Although the statue is already in place, Grange emphasized that the official unveiling will only take place once every detail of the development—now 95 percent finished—is perfected.
“We’re not going to have the official opening until everything is complete,” Grange declared. “At the earliest possible time, we will remove the enclosure so that the people can see the statue. That will happen very soon, but until we are satisfied that the landscaping is complete, that the water from the fountain is at its maximum and we are satisfied with the lighting, we will not have the official opening.”
Partnerships driving the vision
The minister extended thanks to the Jamaica Defence Force, the Forestry Department, and the Tourism Product Development Company Limited for their roles in advancing the project. She praised the collaborative effort that has brought the renovation this far, noting that the finished site will serve as a landmark for both residents and visitors.
The redesigned fountain will feature two storyboards: one dedicated to Bolt himself, a proud son of Trelawny, and another chronicling the history of Water Square. Together, they will merge the legacy of the world’s fastest man with the cultural heritage of the town square.
Bolt, born in Sherwood Content, Trelawny, remains one of the most decorated athletes in history. He still holds the world records in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay, achievements that underscore his status as the greatest sprinter of all time. His glittering career yielded eight Olympic gold medals and 11 World Championships titles, a legacy that will now be immortalized at the heart of his home parish.
